DEERFIELD REGIONAL STORM WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Landen Station, 3292 Montgomery Road
Loveland, OH 45140
July 8, 2005
President Susan Berger called the meeting to order at 3:25 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Those present at the meeting were:
Board Members: Susan Berger, Walt Daniels, and Jeff Thomas
Deerfield Township: Dan Evers, Administrator
Lois McKnight, Director of Community Development
This Special Meeting between Deerfield Township and Deerfield Regional Storm Water District was part of an on-going effort to keep the Township informed of the progress and the efforts of the District and to involve the Township with key projects that they may both better serve the community. The topics and related issues within were discussed as follows:
Storm Water Management Plan Shared Responsibilities
The group discussed the possibilities of shared responsibilities between the Township and the District.
Signage: Dan Evers suggested that Deerfield Township and the DRSWD enter into an intergovernmental contract. He added that Deerfield Township would also be willing to erect the signs provide the costs were paid by the DRSWD.
Pollution Prevention Plan: Mr. Evers spoke about the topic saying that he was in the process of talking to the Public Works Division about gathering data and would consider having a joint meeting at a later date to discuss their findings.
Zoning Issues:
The Board talked with Lois McKnight and offered assistance with zoning regulations.
Simpson Creek Project: Dan Evers stated that he is going to talk with Deerfield Township’s attorney about the situation with the project and what will be done if the matter comes down to an eminent domain issue. Mr. Evers added that he also plans to talk with Henderson and Bodwell about the feasibility of only one retention pond.
Hazardous Materials:
All Hazards Mitigation Plan: The Board informed the Township that HazMat has a grant to help the Township develop a mitigation plan and although this was a Township plan, DRSWS would probably be involved as well.
Notification of HazMat Calls: Dan Evers ensured that the DRSWD would be notified of all calls regarding HazMat issues.
Administrative Issues:
Township Liaison: A discussion ensued regarding the role of the liaison and his role between the Township and District duties. Dan Evers asked that he be informed of the liaison’s activities within the District.
Records Storage: Mr. Evers stated that the Township was willing to provide storage for files and records of the DRSWD as needed.
Video Taping for ICRC: The Board questioned the video taping of the meetings by ICRC and costs associated with same. Dan Evers informed the Board that there was currently a contract with ICRC in place which covered these costs and until the contract expires, expenses for these services were not an issue.
Adjournment:
Walt Daniels made a motion, seconded by Jeff Thomas, to adjourn the meeting at
5:25 P.M. Vote: All yes.
Next Regular Meeting: July 12th, 2005.
The Deerfield Regional Storm Water District Board meets the second Tuesday of every month, at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise notified.
Attest:
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Jeff Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer